By Guy Page
Gerald Malloy of Weathersfield announced today he is a candidate for the U.S. Senate next year for the seat now held by Sen. Bernie Sanders.
“I am seeking office to represent all Vermonters and actually deliver results for Vermont: improve our economy, grow well-paying jobs in Vermont, restore the safety of Vermont,” Malloy told Vermont Daily Chronicle. “I will protect individual rights and support common sense solutions. I will use the leadership experience I have in business to bring jobs to Vermont, and the leadership experience I have in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and the Persian Gulf to promote peace on Earth.”
“I see a lack of leadership and experience in Congress, especially in important areas such as business and foreign relations. I don’t see Congress as a whole, or Vermont’s delegation, delivering progress and results for America and Vermont,” Malloy said. “I hear false promises, polarizing talk. I look forward to meeting Vermonters, listening, and acting on issues.”
Malloy, 61, is a West Point graduate with an MBA, retired Army Veteran, and 15 years of industry experience. He and his wife Stacey reside in Weathersfield in Windsor County. They have four children.
An underdog in the US Senate Republican Primary last year, he engaged Vermonters across all 14 counties.
“Last year was a tremendous experience, engaging Vermonters, learning, all the great support. I’ve met a good 25,000 Vermonters and walked into hundreds of businesses, and the main issues I hear are the cost of living, crime and drugs, jobs, climate, and now two wars. I decided to run in 2022 because as a country and state we were going in the wrong direction on these issues. We still are,” Malloy said.
He also pointed to a national debt approaching $35 trillion.
“The Federal government is on an unsustainable more-government, more-spending, failed foreign policy path. Plain and simple, we are being led towards substantially more taxes, not being able to fund entitlements, over-regulation and industrial policy that is hurting the economy (and overspending your tax dollar), and crisis in Asia.”
He favors carbon emissions reduction that is affordable. “I know Vermonters are deeply concerned with the climate and reducing emissions and I support that. I will work with industry, and other countries, to achieve objectives and reliable and affordable options.
“I also know that Vermonters recognize that young people are leaving Vermont to find gainful employment elsewhere. I have been successful for the past 15 years in growing jobs, growing business, in an extremely competitive environment. I know I can be successful in working with our Republican Governor to bring technology and innovation businesses and jobs to Vermont.”
Malloy was asked what makes him different from the current elected officials in Washington.
“Here in Vermont, if we keep electing the same folks that aren’t producing results for Vermont, like continuing to look the other way at the fentanyl crisis, we are not looking at a bright future. So difference #1 is producing tangible results for Vermont. Difference # 2 is access and action. I enjoyed engaging Vermonters all over the state last year, that’s the best way to understand issues and start to develop solutions. I don’t see our Congressional delegation doing that. If I am fortunate enough to be elected I will visit each of the 14 counties at least once a year for an open ‘town hall’ event and I will meet folks in person and listen and act; civil discussions for us, not one side versus another.”
Malloy’s website is set up, www.deploymalloy.com, and he’s on social media. “I believe if Vermonters do get to know me, and see the leadership, experience, performance, and character that I offer, that they will decide that it is time for change here in Vermont, for the 14th star to shine bright,” he said.